Public sale of farm stock and implements near Washington
At my residence eight miles south of Washington and two miles north of Coppock on the Washington Coppock road on Wednesday January 2 commencing at 10 a m the auction lists sixteen head of horses and mules cattle hogs corn oats rye hay poultry and farm machinery with notes due on sums over ten dollars cash under ten dollars six percent off for cash lunches by Harvey and Warfel auctioneers Jap Bidwell Teeter and Lathrop and Austin Sutherland sale dates 22 24 27
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coppock
Washington-Coppock
Plymouth Rock
Milwaukee Binder
Milwaukee Mower
Diamond and
Emerson Gang
Prairie Queen
Harvey & Warfel
Jap Bidwell
Teeter & Lathrop
Austin Sutherland
Destructive Portland City Hall Fire Wipes Records
A major blaze in Portland Me destroyed city hall housing municipal and county offices and the police building with the supreme, judicial and municipal courts. Seven hundred residents faced danger but all escaped unharmed. Property loss estimated at one million dollars with historic records lost. The fire disrupted local operations as a trial adjourned and blizzard conditions compounded difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Evening Journal
Thaw trial adjourned until Monday in New York
The Thaw trial is adjourned until Monday due to the defense witness not arriving. The postponement is reported from New York with tonight’s update.
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New York
the Evening Journal
Heavy snow and blizzard hit eastern states and New England
The Evening Journal reports a heavy snowstorm and blizzard raging through the eastern states and New England, hindering travel. Nine inches of snow have fallen locally with traffic greatly impeded.
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New York
The
Evening Journal
New England
Death of Mrs Protzman in Ainsworth
Mrs Barbara Protzman an old time resident died in Iowa City hospital after six months with her children in the east and at her sons homes in West Liberty She was about seventy five and survived by six sons and two daughters Funeral services will be from the Methodist church tomorrow at 10 a m with the body brought here from Iowa City
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Ainsworth
Barbara Protzman
Iowa City
West Liberty
Condition of Mrs Brindley Reported Stabilizing
The condition of Mrs Frank Brindley remains about the same today. She was very low last night but rallied somewhat this morning. Her daughter Miss Martha Brindley, a Southern college student at La Grange Georgia, has been sent for and is en route home.
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Frank Brindley
Martha
Southern College
la Grange
Mrs Foley Visits Father In Sigourney
Mrs. T. O. Foley spent the day with her father, Mr. Parker, in Sigourney this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. T. O. Foley
Sigourney
Mr. Parker
Seven Cent Baptist Social Packed With Seven Acts
Mr and Mrs Frank McElhinney and Miss Kate Montgomer were entertained at a 6 oclock dinner at Miss Agnes Guthries East Main street home. The Baptist church Juniors held a seven cent social with seven cents admission and seven refreshments. The program listed seven numbers including recitations solos and a talk, featuring Bessie Jones Helen Duke Wanda Willis Maud Grayson and Warren McAvoy. The event was a financial and social success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McElhinney
Kate Montgomer
Agnes Guthrie
East Main Street
Baptist Church
Bessie Jones
Helen Duke
Wanda Willis
Maud Grayson
Warren McAvoy
Mrs. Rogers
Entertainment for Miss Keener at Miss Dora Clapper's Home
Miss Dora Clapper hosted a evening for a group of young ladies at East Main Street in compliment to Miss Elizabeth Keener of Knoxville Tennessee. Five hundred and hearts furnished the entertainment and a luncheon followed the game. Guests included Mrs. A Dewey and Misses Blanche Nicola Rose Mc Gugin Dessa Walnitz Marian Stewart Kate Buckley Jeannette Cherry Ruth Winter Lillian Norton and Helen Anderson.
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Dora Clapper
East Main Street
Elizabeth Keener
Knoxville
Tennessee
Five Hundred and Hearts
Mrs. A. ©. Dewey
Blanche Nicola
Rose McGugin
Dessa Walnitz
Marian Stewart
Kate Buckley
Jeannette Cherry
Ruth Winter
Lillian Norton
Helen Anderson
Brattons Host Card Club Dinner and Games
Mr and Mrs J M Bratton hosted a 6 o clock dinner at Harvey Warfel restaurant for the card club. After dinner guests played cards at the Bratton home with Mrs I Rothschild winning first honors and the club prize, and Mrs SeneCa Dewey taking the guest prize.
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J. M. Bratton
Card Club
Harvey & Warfel
Bratton
I. Rothschild
Seneca Dewey
Progressive high five entertains at Chittums' home
On Wednesday evening January 22 about thirty guests gathered for a progressive high five hosted by Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Chittum. Six tables competed for laurel prizes with Miss Kate Shalla and Albert Sharpe winning a bonbon dish and a picture. Winnie Knebel and Ed Shalla received decks of cards and were urged to improve. A dainty lunch followed, served by the hostess and her sister Miss Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Chittum
Kate Shalla
Albert Sharpe
Winnie Knebel
Ed Shalla
Miss Smith
Bachelor Maids Social Hosted by Misses Doll and Buckley
The Misses Doll and Kate Buckley hosted the Bachelor Maids last evening at their West Second street home. Honored guests were Miss Charlotte Cunningham of Ames and Mrs Vera Van Sickle Lewis of Oskaloosa. The gathering included a pleasant social evening and a light luncheon served by the hostesses.
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Doll
Kate Buckley
West Second Street
Charlotte Cunningham
Ames
Vera van Sickle-Lewis
Oskaloosa
Fortnightly club holds third general meeting program
The Fortnightly club met in the Academy chapel for a brief business session followed by a music and literature program. Shakespearean character sketches and impersonations featured Juliet Catherine of Aragon Isabelle Portia and Lady Macbeth with solo performances. Hallie Berdo drew special praise for her Lady Macbeth impersonation.
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Academy Chapel
Parrish
Eagle
Nicola
Shakespeare
Juliet
Anna Dawson
Ethel Nichols
Catherine of Aragon
R. B. Crone
Catherine
Eva Livingston
Lucile Peck
Isabelle
McLogan
Mary Felictus
Portia
Nellie Anderson
Fred Bragg
Lady Macbeth
Tina Shields
Hallie Berdo
Miss Berdo
Sponge drops at the Vienna bakery headline
A Vienna bakery offers sponge drops drop cakes cupcakes and hermits as a selection for customers seeking traditional treats.
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Vienna
Fresh Candies and Local Guest Arrivals
Fresh homemade candies at the Vienna and Johnson's bakery offer devils cake and fine treats. Mrs. Ruth Cook of Ainsworth arrived this morning and Mrs. Dora Downs of Brighton stayed last night at the Carson Anderson home. Jeannette Lemley Louis Masson and Walter Lodders depart for West Liberty to debate the high school team with Prof. Crone and Miss Duke accompanying.
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Johnson's Bakery
Ruth Cook
Ainsworth
Dora Downs
Brighton
Carson Anderson
Jeannette Lemley
Louis Masson
Walter Lodders
West Liberty
West Liberty High School
R. B. Crone
Thora Duke
Local News Sneak Peek: Weekend Eats and Seats
Get your seats for the Dunk on Jan 9 89. Fresh salted peanuts and almonds at Johnson's. Coffee cakes and fruit loaves fresh for Saturday at Vienna. Mentions Martin Whitaker and several local residents with referrals to families and places in Muscatine Fontanelle Ainsworth and Fort Worth area.
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Johnson’s
Vienna
Martin Whitaker
Harry Whitaker
City
J. Knight
Mphis
Nat McKee
Antonio
Texas
M. Miller - Wm. Adams
Fontanelle
E. R. Sherfey
Muscat
Everett
J. E. Adams
Ainsworth
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Anderson
Orville Elder
Iowa
Sasu
SuTvar
Pho
Journal
Sam Niel
H.darbyshire
5Th Ave
Carnes Ratliff Com. CO
Howard L. McCleery
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Frey
Johnson
Joe McClelland
Nira
Stewart Pharmacy
Neil Uhl
Cameron
Johns. Adams
J. E. Lemmon
Foley
Company D
Crail
J C. McCartney
Enc . Ieee i
Leek’s
Portland, Me
Protzman
Smith
Walter Baker
Graham
J.C. Smith’s Cash Grocery
Axminster
Best Ingram
S. Rothschild & Co
Corn Products Mfg. CO
Washington Brick and Tile CO
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